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A Tale of Two Returns: Taslima Nasreen’s Homecoming and Sheikh Hasina’s Reckoning

Arijit Bose

Kolkata / Dhaka: In the sticky heat of a Kolkata July, Taslima Nasreen walked out of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport wrapped in a white saree edged in red. Conch shells sounded, marigolds rained down, and a crowd of well-wishers pressed forward to greet her. Nearly nineteen years had passed since she’d last called the city home, and the emotion on her face needed no translation. For a writer who has spent decades being pushed from one shore to another, this was not simply a visit. It was the…

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Global Action on Climate Change: Where Does India Stand?

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India occupies a fairly unique position in the global climate debate. It’s the world’s third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases in absolute terms, yet its per capita emissions remain well below those of developed economies. As a rapidly developing nation of more than 1.4 billion people, India faces a genuine balancing act — sustaining economic growth while working to shrink its environmental footprint. India’s climate commitments India has sharpened its climate ambitions under the Paris Agreement by updating its Nationally Determined Contributions. Its key pledges include: Cutting the emissions…

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Lucknow Division’s Heritage Sites and Places of Faith to Get a Makeover, Says Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh

Arijit Bose

Minister reviews progress on tourism projects across Lucknow division and district-wise proposals for Action Plan 2026-27 Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh held a detailed review today at the Lucknow Divisional Commissioner’s office, going through the progress of projects run by the Tourism, Culture, and Religious Endowments department, along with the Action Plan for 2026-27 and assembly-wise tourism development proposals received from across the division, covering financial years 2024 to 2026. He directed executing agencies and the officials concerned to ensure that all development projects worth up…

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MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly Holds ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ Programme

Arijit Bose

Bareilly — A large-scale event was held yesterday at the MBA Department auditorium of MJP Rohilkhand University under the “Nasha Mukt Yuva” (Drug-Free Youth) campaign, organized as part of the Central Government’s ambitious “Nasha Mukt Bharat” initiative. The programme opened with University Registrar Mahendra Singh administering an anti-drug oath, which everyone present in the auditorium — officials, teachers, staff, and students alike — repeated together, pledging to stay away from drugs and substance abuse. Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh offered his guidance on the occasion, telling students that the younger generation is…

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Devipatan Division Reviews National Health Mission; Negligence in Healthcare Will Not Be Tolerated, Says Commissioner

Arijit Bose

Gonda: A divisional review meeting of the National Health Mission (NHM) for the Devipatan Division was held on Friday under the chairpersonship of Divisional Commissioner Durga Shakti Nagpal, who issued strict directions to health officials to ensure high-quality, accessible and timely healthcare services across the division. The meeting was attended by the Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of Bahraich, Balrampur, Gonda and Shravasti, along with divisional and district-level health officials. Reviewing the progress of various NHM programmes, the Commissioner made it clear that negligence in healthcare delivery would not be tolerated…

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Bareilly Administration Reviews Preparations for 108th Urs-e-Ala Hazrat, Strengthens Arrangements for Upcoming Festivals

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya conducted a joint inspection of Islamia Inter College Ground and Jamia-tur-Raza, Mathurapur in CB Ganj on Friday to review preparations for the 108th Urs-e-Ala Hazrat, scheduled to be held from August 6 to 8, 2026. The senior officials inspected key arrangements at the main Urs venue, including the stage, toilets, drinking water facilities, watch towers, barricading, entry and exit gates, and langar arrangements. Representatives of the Dargah management highlighted issues related to lighting, sanitation, drinking water and sewerage,…

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WHEN THE WATCHDOG FORGETS ITS DUTY

Arijit Bose

By Arvind Singh Bisht The nationwide students’ agitation over the NEET paper leak will be remembered for exposing more than the vulnerabilities of India’s examination system. It also exposed a deeper crisis—the changing role of sections of the mainstream and social media in a democracy. The issue before the nation was simple. Had the integrity of a national examination, on which the future of lakhs of students depended, been compromised? Yet, instead of pursuing this fundamental question, sections of the media chose another path. The debate gradually shifted from the…

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UP RERA Issues Fresh Advisory on Possession and Completion Certificates to Protect Homebuyers

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has issued a fresh advisory to educate homebuyers about their legal rights concerning Occupancy Certificates (OC), Completion Certificates (CC), possession of properties and the execution of conveyance deeds. The initiative aims to enhance transparency in the real estate sector while ensuring that developers comply with statutory obligations under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. According to UP RERA, promoters are legally required to hand over possession of a unit and execute the conveyance deed within three months of…

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M.J.P. Rohilkhand University Finance Committee Approves Several Student-Centric Decisions

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: The Finance Committee meeting of M.J.P. Rohilkhand University was held at the Committee Room of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, where several important decisions aimed at promoting student welfare, academic growth, and financial accessibility were approved. The meeting was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor K.P. Singh. Keeping in view the academic session 2026-27, the committee focused on initiatives for the overall development of students and approved a series of significant measures. Fee Structure Finalised for New Business Management Courses The committee approved the fee structure for nine new employment-oriented courses proposed by…

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Hanuman Rath Flagged Off to Strengthen Flood Relief and Rescue Operations in Gonda

Arijit Bose

Gonda: In a significant step to enhance disaster response in flood-prone areas, the district administration flagged off a special relief and rescue vehicle, “Hanuman Rath,” to improve emergency operations in villages affected by rising floodwaters, including Aeliparsauli in Tarabganj tehsil and surrounding areas. The vehicle was jointly flagged off by Tarabganj MLA Prem Narayan Pandey, Gonda Sadar MLA Prateek Bhushan Singh, District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan, and MLC Manju Singh, along with other public representatives and senior officials. Designed to operate during flood emergencies, the Hanuman Rath will help deliver essential…

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